Corporate Compliance – BSA SAR Investigator I

Golden 1 Credit Union

. Perform AML alert and case review, including research, to determine whether suspicious activity exists .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $31 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations, including the preparation and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Proficient in conducting thorough research and analysis of financial transactions to identify suspicious activities and trends.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AML InvestigationsSuspicious Activity ReportingBank Secrecy Act ComplianceCustomer Transaction AnalysisFRAML and OFAC Alert Review

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Hard Skills

AML Alert ReviewCase ReviewTransaction AnalysisSAR PreparationInvestigative ResearchRisk-Based ApproachCompliance KnowledgeCustomer Information ReviewTrend Identification314(b) Information Requests

Soft Skills

ConfidentialityCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree

Industry Keywords

USA PATRIOT ActUS Treasury AML GuidelinesSuspicious Activity Reporting RequirementsFederal Credit Union ActFinancial Institution Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform AML alert and case review, including research, to determine whether suspicious activity exists
Execute investigations based on client onboarding, maintenance, UARs, government sources, and other control areas
Analyze CTRs and other financial transactions to monitor and detect suspicious activity
Prepare, communicate, and file SAR reports; recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures
Ensure SAR accuracy using a risk-based approach
Notify cross-functional departments of suspicious activity
Conduct in-depth investigative research using internal and external data sources
Assist with 314(b) information requests and law enforcement requests
Maintain knowledge of applicable state and federal credit union compliance laws and regulations
Review, research, and disposition FRAML, OFAC, and FinCEN alerts within specified timeframes
Complete investigations from start to finish and identify and report trends
Liaise with local and federal law enforcement and other financial institutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s Degree or combination of professional experience and education required
1+ years experience in a financial institution with job specific work experience in AML
Knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
Experience investigating customer transactions and reviewing customer information
Experience creating SARs
Must satisfy background screening requirements of the Federal Credit Union Act
Must maintain confidentiality of documentation and communications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation package
Well-being and work-life balance programs
Career development and growth
Rewards and recognition
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion